
South Korea and Japan are one of the top most popular places for Singaporeans to visit. Don’t believe me? Just open your Instagram – there’s always bound to be someone holidaying in one of these two destinations.
If your friends’ trips to Japan and South Korea are giving you FOMO and you’re planning a visit to either of those countries soon, here are the top nine essentials you’ll definitely want to include in your bag for the most enjoyable travel experience.
The Xiaomi Mi Fast Charging PowerBank is the best option for charging any phone fast: It’s light, slim and inexpensive, and it can get a drained phone battery to its full capacity as fast as plugging it into a wall outlet.
Xiaomi Mi Fast Charging PowerBank 10000mAh
$19.90
Want a hands-free way to watch movies on airplanes? The Trek Stand will do the trick.
Not only it is durable, light weight and folds up or lays flat for easy storage, it is also compatible with any device – iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet and more.
Universal In-Flight Airplane Phone Holder Mount
$12.97
While frequently touched surfaces will be cleaned and disinfected regularly, you can also take matters into your hands by wiping down your seat, seatbelt, tray table and armrest when you board the plane.
If you’re looking for disinfectant wipes, we recommend Clorox Expert Disinfecting Wipes (15s) for only $1.90 . Get multiple of them so you can take them with you to last your trip as well.
Clorox Expert Disinfecting Wipes Flowpack – Fresh Scent 15s
$1.90
This A6 water bottle, which can hold up to 320ml of water, is perfect for travelling. Thanks to its slim and flat design, it can be easily slotted into the plane’s seat pocket.
A6 Slim Flat Water Bottle
$7.40
If you have tech accessories such as cameras, power banks, adapters and cables that need more protection, consider a dedicated impact-resistant carrying case instead. The iMangoo case is made with scratch and shockproof EVA that’s coated and waterproof.
iMangoo Shockproof Carrying Case in Rose Gold
$16.15
On a recent trip to Japan and South Korea, we realised that more and more shops started charging for plastic bags. Bring your own foldable tote bag and save some money.
The Shupatto Foldable Tote folds compactly into the smallest of handbags, and can be kept and folded easily simply just by pulling the sides of the tote.
It is also water resistant, quick drying and machine washable, which gives you an easier time cleaning up after your trip.
Shupatto Foldable Tote (small)
$10.57
For less than S$20, we’d say that the multi-USB wall charger is a great option for charging your devices while travelling.
It features a compact and lightweight design, with a foldable plug and interchangeable plugs for use in different countries. It also has four USB ports, allowing you to charge multiple devices simultaneously.
LENCENT 4 Port USB Wall Charger with Travel Power Adapter
$19.99
Tried and tested, this sim card from Klook gave us absolutely no issues at all during our trip to Japan. For only $14.50, you can get unlimited data with strong coverage for 15 days.
Xplori 4G Data-only Sim Card for Japan
$14.50
Shopped too much and busted your luggage space? Simply pack the rest into this durable, lightweight and foldable travel tote. The best feature of this bag? It comes with an extra strap that you can use to slot over your luggage handle, allowing you to go hands-free as you zip to your next destination.
Foldable Travel Tote Bag with Luggage Strap
$9.60
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